Police Training - Ergonomics Module
On completion of this module for police health and safety training, the participant will be able to explain why it is important to apply ergonomic principles in job and task design, identify risk factors for repetitive strain injuries in their workplace, and describe solutions for these problems.

MSD Job Title/Task:Police Service
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training SessionYear:
Source:Municipal Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Hand Protection
Hand Protection. This fact sheet reviews physical hazards workers are exposed to and the benefits of wearing gloves related to contact stress, vibration and cold temperatures.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic: Contact Stress Vibration Cold Stress
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2002
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Whole Body Vibration
Whole Body Vibration. This fact sheet reviews the risks associated with whole body vibration and offers suggestions for both engineering and administrative controls.

MSD Job Title/Task:Heavy Equipment Operator
Topic:Vibration Design - Vehicle Driving
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2002
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Design Guidelines for Libraries
Ergonomic Design Guidelines for Libraries: comprehensive guideline covering library layout and workstation design features. Provides suggestions for workstation adjustment and material handling and training of staff.

MSD Job Title/Task:Librarian
Topic:Design - Workstation Manual Materials Handling Design - Task
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

How to Minimize Repetitive Strain Injuries in Libraries Through Ergonomic Interventions
How to Minimize Repetitive Strain Injuries in Libraries Through Ergonomic Interventions: provides suggestions related to workstation set-up, work techniques and use of assistive devices.

MSD Job Title/Task:Librarian
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Safety in Special Education Services Resource Book
Safety in Special Education Services Resource Book. This resource book helps readers maintain employee safety in special education services. The book includes information such as how to lift and transfer students with special needs and ergonomic risks of special education.

MSD Job Title/Task:Special Education
Topic: Person Lifts/Transfers
Document Type:BookletYear:2006
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Safety in the Landscape Industry
Safety in the Landscape Industry. This revised safety manual covers a wealth of information for those involved in the landscaping industry. Employers need to practice due diligence by informing workers of hazards and safety measures they should take. Relevant topics include temperature exposure (hot, cold), vibration from equipment and safe lifting and carrying techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Landscaping
Topic: Manual Materials Handling Heat Stress Cold Stress Vibration
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Farm Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Tips for Dietary Staff
Ergonomic Tips for Dietary Staff. This fact sheet assists workers, supervisors and managers and members of the JHSC in institutional kitchens become aware of ergonomic solutions to real and potential problems in their workplaces.

MSD Job Title/Task:Dietary Staff
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Heat Stress
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Tips for Resident/Patient Bathrooms
Ergonomic Tips for Resident/Patient Bathrooms. This fact sheet provides solutions to MSD hazards with assisting residents/patients by making small renovations.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Design - Workstation
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Child Care Health and Safety Orientation Handbook for Canadian Child Care Workers
Child Care Health and Safety Orientation Handbook for Canadian Child Care Workers. This book contains general information for child care workers in child care centres by identifying specific hazards and work practices that may be encountered in the job. One chapter is dedicated to Back Safety.

MSD Job Title/Task: Childcare
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:BookletYear:2003
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

The Ergonomic Resource Guide for Organizations in Health and Community Care
The Ergonomic Resource Guide for Organizations in Health and Community Care. Provides guidelines for setting up ergonomics programs to prevent workplace injuries. Recommends administrative and engineering controls with examples for housekeeping, shipping/receiving, dietary, laundry, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, laboratory, and home care workers.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2003
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics in Hospital Design: A Guide and Workbook to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ergonomics in Hospital Design: A Guide and Workbook to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders. Outlines how ergonomics can be integrated into the various design stages to enhance the work environment and prevent MSDs.

MSD Job Title/Task:Food Laboratory Worker Laundry X-Ray Technologist Healthcare - General
Topic:Design - Workstation MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSACH Handle with Care: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing and Implementing a Client Handling Program
OSACH Handle with Care: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing and Implementing a Client Handling Program. This resource manual focuses on the client handling aspect of MSD prevention and identifies a step-by-step approach to policy and program development in a variety of health care and community settings. Accompanied by a Participant Manual.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2004
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSACH Planning Guide: Implementation of Client Mechanical Lifts
OSACH Planning Guide: Implementation of Client Mechanical Lifts. This document is intended to guide organizations in their selection and installation of client mechanical lifts. It provides information to assist in the development of an action plan and implementation strategy to establish a safe client handling program for staff and clients.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling Design - Tools MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Be Pain Free - Think MSD
Be Pain Free - Think MSD. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of MSDs, how to conduct a risk assessment and a number of ways to control MSD risks.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training SessionYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics in Health Care: A Fitting Solution
Ergonomics in Health Care: A Fitting Solution. This video focuses on recognizing the primary ergonomic risk factors and illustrates practical solutions applicable in a variety of health care settings.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:VideoYear:2001
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Client Mobility Review Poster
Client Mobility Review Poster. The poster details a quick review that should be performed before moving a client.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling
Document Type:PosterYear:2005
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Client Mobility Review Card
Client Mobility Review Card. The pocket sized care card is a complement to the client mobility poster.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling
Document Type:Pocket cardYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Handle with Care Program Option A
Handle with Care Program Option A: Lifting Program Development and Implementation Training. This training outlines the 6 steps in planning a client-handling program.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Handle with Care Program Option B
Handle with Care Program Option B: Train the Trainer Client Assessment and Handling Techniques. One-day training program includes: assess clients for their mobility status to determine the most appropriate client-handling technique, perform and demonstrate a variety of transfer techniques, perform and demonstrate the use of a variety of mechanical lifts, perform and demonstrate repositioning techniques

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Handle with Care Program Option C
Handle with Care Program Option C: Front Line Caregiver Client Assessment and Handling Techniques Training. Organization must purchase Option B - Train the Trainer: Client Assessment and Handling Techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Building a Successful Transfers and Lifts Program for Caregivers
Building a Successful Transfers and Lifts Program for Caregivers. This fact sheet reviews six steps to avoid back injuries and related muscle strains due to patient, resident or client handling tasks.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Be Pain Free - MSD Awareness
Be Pain Free - MSD Awareness. (2-hour) Be Pain Free – MSD Awareness will help managers and front-line staff learn the causes of MSDs, the importance of reporting them early and safe behaviour to prevent injuries from re-occurring.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario